A long wheelbase bike (LWB) is 65" - 71". Their ride is quite smooth, comfortable, fast and stable but due to their length, low sp... [show more]

A long wheelbase bike (LWB) is 65" - 71". Their ride is quite smooth, comfortable, fast and stable but due to their length, low speed maneuverability can be a bit tricky on busy streets or on narrow paths. Examples: Ryan, Linear, Infinity. [show less]

what hapened to the two wheeler?

A short wheelbase bike (SWB) is 33" - 45". Their front wheel is underneath or a little ahead of the riders knees, with the crankse... [show more]

A short wheelbase bike (SWB) is 33" - 45". Their front wheel is underneath or a little ahead of the riders knees, with the crankset mounted on a boom. They have quick handling, are easy to maneuver, and they are more compact, making it easier to transport and stow than a lwb. Examples: Lightning P-38, Presto. [show less]

A compact long wheelbase bike (CLWB) is 46" - 64". These bikes are the easiest bikes to learn on. They are responsive, very stable... [show more]

A compact long wheelbase bike (CLWB) is 46" - 64". These bikes are the easiest bikes to learn on. They are responsive, very stable, and with a higher seat- they are more visible, making great commuters. Examples: BikeE, ReBike. [show less]

GT-3, I believe. I was initially skeptical. It looked like a sissy bike, to me. But I was *very* surprised and impressed by the... [show more]

GT-3, I believe. I was initially skeptical. It looked like a sissy bike, to me. But I was *very* surprised and impressed by the bike when I rode it. I rode about 25 miles through city roads and park paths.

Comfortable, fast, eliminates back strain as well as wrist / forearm stress (and numbness that I experience on a standard roadbike). Completely eliminates butt pain and related issues. Steering is surprisingly natural. And you can go forever without running out of gas.

Need to get used to being so low to the ground. As a consequence, you're not as visible to motor vehicles. Need to install LED's and other protective measures to ensure visibility.

The one deficiency I noticed is that if your feet slip off the pedals at speed and you allow your weight to create friction between your shoe and the pavement, your foot and lower leg can get sucked up under the front cross-member. This will really suck. Really suck. I would wear riding shoes with pedal clips (and install the corresponding pedals, of course) to reduce risk of that. [show less]